Day 107: Exodus 39-40 | Read The Bible In A Year | Bible Study with Commentary by Dr. Manny Arango

What if hearing from God isn’t complicated—it’s just costly? As we close out Exodus, we don’t end with fireworks or plagues, but with presence. God’s glory fills the tabernacle. But here’s the twist: this moment isn’t just for ancient Israel. It’s a pattern for your life.

Whether you’re trying to read the Bible daily, follow a one-year Bible reading plan, or dive deeper into Bible study, this episode will shift how you think about God’s voice—and what it takes to hear it.

✈️ Overview:

• The final chapters of Exodus echo creation language: “God saw…it was good,” “He finished the work,” and “He blessed them.”

• God’s glory fills the tabernacle—just like it later fills Solomon’s temple (2 Chronicles 7) and the church in Acts 2.

• The tabernacle → temple → church progression shows that God is still building dwelling places—and now, it’s you.

• Repeated obedience (“as the Lord commanded Moses”) sets the stage for revelation and presence.

🔎 Context Clues:

• Exodus 40:34–38 is the climax of the book: the presence of God finally arrives.

• “Tabernacle” = temporary tent for God’s presence in the wilderness. “Temple” = permanent version built later by Solomon.

• This same glory shows up when Jesus visits the temple (Luke 2) and again in Acts 2—God fills what’s been faithfully built.

• Hearing from God often comes through faithful leadership—Moses obeys, the people follow.

🤓 Nerdy Nuggets:

• Exodus 39:43 and 40:33 mirror Genesis 1–2: God saw…blessed…finished. Moses does the same.

• Jesus echoes this in John 19 when He says, “It is finished”—the ultimate tabernacle moment.

• Obedience and design aren’t just legalism—they’re the setup for glory.

• The repetition of “as the Lord commanded Moses” (over 10 times!) shows that alignment precedes anointing.

✅ Timeless Truths:

• Want to hear God? Start by obeying what He’s already said.

• You can’t crave His voice but ignore His commands.

• Often, God speaks to leaders—and your trust in them reflects your trust in Him.

• God still fills tabernacles. The question is—have we made room for Him to dwell?

From absence to presence, from chaos to order—Exodus is a blueprint for intimacy. Let’s keep going.